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River City Dental and Implant Center

Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Dental Hygienist River City Dental and Implant Center has been providing complete care dentistry including implant, cosmetic, and preventive dentistry for years. Our office is a drama free, fun-loving team driven environment that creates a festive, positive, and warm atmosphere for not only our patients but also for our team. We consider staff to be family, and we throw periodic activities to reward and inspire all of our members. We are looking for a positive individual who wants to join a team of like-minded individuals. If you enjoy working in a family oriented fun environment, apply now! We'd like to meet you. Ultimately, you will help create a pleasant and memorable experience for our patients.
Dental Hygienist Job Responsibilities:
Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay and disease, and performing procedures with what is best for the patient in mind. Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient. Provides information to patients and team members by answering questions and requests. Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health. Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins. Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession and exposing and developing radiographic studies. Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity
  • preventing agents.
Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by cleaning and polishing removable appliances. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions as well as necessary treatment patient may need. Scheduling patients' next dental hygiene visit before patient finishes appointment. Documents dental hygiene services by recording medical and dental histories and charting in patient records. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and team members by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Dental Hygienist Qualifications /
Skills:
Use of dental technology Dental health maintenance Infection control Health promotion and maintenance Bedside manner Creating a safe, effective environment Listening Teamwork Administering medication Local anesthsia license
Thoroughness Self-development Office Hours:
Mon. 8:30am
  • 4:30pm Tues. 8:30am
  • 4:30pm Wed. 8:30am
  • 4:30pm Thurs. 8:30am
  • 4:30pm
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred State-registered Dental Hygienist 1+ years in a dental office Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology a plus
Pay:
$39.00
  • $41.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Parental leave Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required) CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Discounts/Reimbursements

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What they do

A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.

$72,009 / year median in Tennessee

+31% projected growth

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